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NAPLAN

Over the next fortnight, our students in Years 3 and 5 will complete NAPLAN testing in the areas of literacy (Writing, Reading and Conventions of Language) and numeracy. 

What is NAPLAN? 

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses the literacy and numeracy skills of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students participate in NAPLAN tests in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. NAPLAN provides an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. The tests are just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process – it does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance. NAPLAN also provides schools and education authorities with information about how education programs are working and whether young Australians are achieving important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy.

Over the last 10 years at St Francis Xavier our children have consistently outperformed students across the state, as well as local public, Catholic and independent schools.

2026 NAPLAN Schedule 

Year 3 and Year 5 Writing  - Wednesday 11th March 2026 

Year 3 and Year 5 Reading - Friday 13th March 2026 

Year 3 and Year 5 Conventions of Language - Wednesday 18th March 2026

Year 3 and Year 5 Numeracy - Thursday 19th March 2026 

God Bless,

Fiona